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Commanders running low on time to 'put it all together'

The 5-2-1 New York Giants host the 2-5-1 Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football with a chance to tighten their grip on the NFC East lead.

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The brief

The New York Giants enter Week 10 at 5-2-1 and sit atop the NFC East after burying the Philadelphia Eagles 19-11 last Sunday, a result that sent the Eagles into sell-off mode. A victory over the Washington Commanders (2-5-1) on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium — coupled with a Dallas Cowboys loss to the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers on Sunday — would leave the Giants as the only remaining threat in the division, barring a total collapse. The teams played to a 27-27 tie a month ago, and wide receiver Malik Nabers framed the rematch as a "2-0" game because the Giants believe they should have won the first meeting.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy will make his first home start for the Giants since arriving in a September 28 trade that sent a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy, 23, has won two games since taking over the starting job and said Tuesday, "I'm just so blessed to be a part of this team... At the end of the day, it's running out there to do my job at a high level and go get a win on Thursday night." The game is designated a White Out, with fans asked to wear white, and McCarthy acknowledged the emotions of his MetLife Stadium debut: "You have to accept them, let them be, and then let them go."

Running back Cam Skattebo, who sat out the Eagles game with a slightly strained hamstring, is expected to return and enliven a rushing attack that sagged without him. Skattebo said the decision to sit was safe because "there's more important games down the road." The Giants defense, led by 21-year-old rookie linebacker Arvell Reese, is coming off a season-best seven sacks of Philadelphia quarterback Joe Milton III. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels presents a tougher challenge; NFL.com noted Daniels discussed blitz recognition ahead of the matchup.

Right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor said, "As long as we handle business, it's our division. We're earning the right every single week to think like that and carry ourselves like that." Head coach John Harbaugh, in his first year, nominated veterans Jameis Winston or Jaxson Dart to help McCarthy navigate the primetime atmosphere, adding, "He'll love our fans, I can tell him that."

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Quick answers

What is the Giants' record and NFC East standing entering Week 10?

The Giants are 5-2-1 and lead the NFC East after beating the Eagles 19-11 in Week 9.

Who is starting at quarterback for the Giants and how did he arrive?

J.J. McCarthy will make his first home start for the Giants. He was acquired on Sept. 28 in a trade that sent a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Vikings.

What happened in the first meeting between the Giants and Commanders this season?

The teams played to a 27-27 tie a month ago, and Giants players view the rematch as a chance to claim a win they believe they should have had.

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NFL New York Giants Washington Commanders NFC East Thursday Night Football J.J. McCarthy

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